The Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) on Monday called on the parties involved in the electoral process in Mozambique to “act with serenity and responsibility” and made itself available to support initiatives that promote peace and stability.
In a statement, the rotating presidency of the CPLP, held by São Tomé and Príncipe, said it was following the definitive results announced by the Constitutional Council (CC) of Mozambique, which confirmed Daniel Chapo as President-elect, as well as recent events marked by demonstrations and episodes of violence following the elections on 9 October this year.
The CC of Mozambique today proclaimed Daniel Chapo, the candidate supported by the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo), as the winner of the election for country’s president, with 65.17% of the votes, succeeding Filipe Nyusi in office.
The Portuguese- language organisation called on “all parties involved to act with serenity and responsibility, prioritising constructive dialogue as the most effective way to overcome differences and promote stability”.
“Given the strong historical, cultural and friendly relationship with the Mozambican people, the CPLP expresses its solidarity with all citizens at this sensitive time,” the statement continued.
The CPLP also expressed its willingness to “support initiatives that promote peace, stability and democratic values”.
According to the proclamation, Venâncio Mondlane won 24.19% of the votes, Ossufo Momade 6.62% and Lutero Simango 4.02%.
While the ruling proclaiming the results was being read out, demonstrators, supporters of Venâncio Mondlane, were already protesting in the streets with burning tyres.
The proclamation of these results by the CC confirms the victory of Daniel Chapo, a 47-year-old lawyer and current secretary-general of the ruling Frelimo party, announced on 24 October by the National Electoral Commission (CNE), but at the time with 70.67%.
This announcement by the CNE sparked violent demonstrations and stoppages for almost two months, called by presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, who did not recognise them, causing at least 130 deaths in clashes with the police.
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